Senior information technology manager jobs in Pittsburg, CA

Axle builds AI Digital Workers for financial compliance teams. Our agents investigate alerts, review customers and transactions, and generate audit-ready narratives so banks and fintechs can move faster with far less manual work. The founding team has built and sold companies before, with over $300M in collective value creation. We've raised $6.2M in seed funding and are growing from 8 to 15 teammates. We're backed by Diagram Ventures, Mistral Ventures, and Uphonest Capital. We're still a small team and you'll be our first deployment strategist. You'll lead the deployment of AI agents into highly regulated banking environments, helping banks and fintechs fight financial crime at scale. We're looking for people of exceptional competence who want to help build the future of AI-driven financial compliance. What you'll do here Lead agent deployments to our financial services clients. Manage pilots for our new clients (plan, execute, present results). Expand and demo new agents to our current customers. Make lots of decisions quickly. Take risks. What you bring to the table Track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. Experience with programming, scripting, or statistical packages (Python, R, SQL). A pragmatic approach to building fast at the early stages of a company. Familiarity and deep interest in the rapidly changing capabilities of LLMs. Interest in discovering what problems our customers face and how we can solve them. A sense of agency and urgency. What we offer $135k - $250k USD salary $100k - $300k USD equity 100% Health/Vision/Dental We sponsor visas for exceptional candidates worldwide

Title: VP of Retail IT Operations Position: Full time Hybrid in Oakland, CA. (Candidates must be local to the San Francisco bay area or willing to relocate) Ideal skills: Retail, POS Base Salary range: $220-$275K. Depending on experience As the VP of IT Operations, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of our core IT operations functions-Infrastructure, Network, Service Desk, and Store Technology. Your mission is to ensure seamless, scalable, and reliable technology services that power the company's stores, warehouses, and corporate teams. You will play a critical role in driving operational maturity across infrastructure platforms, enabling innovation while delivering consistent uptime and performance. This includes leading cloud modernization, SRE adoption, automation, and the integration of service management frameworks to support our growing retail footprint. You will collaborate closely with Business Solutions, Security, and Data & Development teams to ensure that technology operations are aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. VP of IT Operations will report to the SVP, Chief Information Officer. Responsibilities Include: Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and execute a 3-5-year vision for IT Operations aligned with enterprise goals and transformation programs Translate enterprise objectives into roadmaps across infrastructure, service management, and store systems Serve as a strategic partner to executive leaders, enabling operational readiness for business growth Evolve traditional infrastructure and support into a product-aligned, service-oriented model Core Infrastructure & Technology Operations Lead enterprise-wide infrastructure services, including cloud, data center, network, end-user computing, and retail systems Oversee store Point-of-Sale platforms, hosting infrastructure, and corporate application operations Ensure 24 × 7 service availability and performance for all production environments, including peak retail periods Drive platform observability, resilience, and standardization across store and enterprise technologies Service Management & Operational Excellence Build and mature ITIL-aligned practices (incident, change, problem, configuration) Lead service desk transformation, knowledge management, and shift-left/self-service automation Champion proactive incident management and RCA practices to reduce unplanned downtime Establish and monitor operational KPIs including MTTR, SLA compliance, and customer satisfaction People & Vendor Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing team across infrastructure, service delivery. and retail systems Build skills in cloud operations, automation, SRE, and field support Establish clear performance goals, succession plans, and learning pathways Manage strategic vendor and MSP relationships with outcome-based SLAs and governance Financial & Portfolio Management Own OpEx and CapEx budgets for infrastructure and operations; ensure alignment with business value Drive efficiency through consolidation, automation, and vendor optimization Partner with Finance and the PMO to forecast resource needs and support program delivery Provide executive transparency into project readiness, spend, and ROI About You: 10+ years in IT infrastructure, service delivery, or enterprise operations 5+ years in senior leadership roles with strategic and operational accountability Retail technology experience (POS, store infrastructure) strongly preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education; advanced degree or MBA preferred Hands-on, outcomes-oriented operations leader with deep infrastructure knowledge and a passion for delivering reliable, customer-focused services. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, and you bring discipline, structure, and strategy to everything you touch. You lead with empathy, think at enterprise scale, and deliver technology that just works. Strategic and operational thinker who drives alignment across people, process, and technology Skilled communicator with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact Proven team builder and mentor; fosters a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning Effective in vendor negotiations, contract management, and partner collaboration Able to operate with urgency while building long-term stability High integrity, strong business judgment, and customer-centric mindset Deep understanding of hybrid cloud operations (AWS/Azure/GCP) and platform engineering Demonstrated success implementing SRE, automation, and ITSM/ITIL practices at scale Experience managing large vendor ecosystems and support teams across multiple locations Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year investment planning Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit ********************************************** The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

10+ years of technology program/project management experience managing large transformational programs, and projects in a large-scale matrix organization; responsible for schedule, budget, and scope; oversight of multiple project managers and vendors 8+ years of program/project management experience working with Agile (SCRUM) methodologies and continuous integrations and delivery; with solid experience using agile delivery tools Proven experience as a Project, Program or Application Delivery Manager leading enhancements, migrations, or integrations with Informatica delivery teams and platforms. PM should have the ability to understand one or more of the following application development tools and techniques: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and lead others across all levels of the organization Lead sophisticated and large scale cross-team, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define achievements and handle resources. Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate and mitigate risks and communicate status to upper management and other stakeholders. Engage and energize the project teams to achieve ambitious goals. Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, handle issue partner concerns and provide support to teams balancing challenging priorities. Understand technical implementation at the architecture level. Ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be highly effective. Develop broad domain and technical knowledge. Help with the cross-functional planning and business planning process, leading conversations with key partners to develop concepts for critical initiatives, and developing those into detailed program/project plans (including roadmaps, resource planning, and hiring goals). Identify and implement continuous improvements to the engineering organization and the program management process. Share program/project process frameworks, tools, and standard methodologies that can be embraced throughout the organization. Improve product development and delivery. Job Responsibilities Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, related quantitative subject area, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 6+ years of proven experience as a Program Manager (Tech) or Technical Program Manager or Engineering Manager in a software, SaaS, or systems development environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional emotional intelligence Ability to influence and empower people across a broad variety of job functions through your relationships Strong organizational skills to lead multiple, challenging priorities simultaneously, without losing sight of the highest priority items Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions Strong technical experience in large distributed systems, ability to conceptualize and lead delivery in a microservice environment Solid technical proficiency and an ability to comprehend technical designs, challenges, and risks. Engineers enjoy working closely with you Familiarity with engineering metrics like code coverage, service reliability, service efficiency, capacity management, etc. What We Offer: Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies. Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment - or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities! Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home. Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges. Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays. GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Emeryville CA is 150K to 160K, and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations. About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic is a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise-we help our clients imagine what's possible, and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, semiconductor, and technology industries. GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business.

We are seeking a highly skilled HPC/AI/ML Cluster Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of large-scale HPC environments powered by Slurm. This role centers on cluster engineering, administration, and performance optimization, with emphasis on GPU-accelerated computing, advanced networking, and workload scheduling. In this role, you will work closely with our researchers, vendors, and partners to manage Slurm clusters that are used for AI/ML workloads. Responsibilities Cluster Engineering & Deployment Participate in the design and bring-up of bare metal HPC/AI/ML environments Architect compute node definitions (NUMA, GRES GPU topologies, CPU pinning) and Slurm partitioning strategies for diverse workloads. Integrate heterogeneous hardware platforms into cohesive scheduling environments. Develop provisioning and imaging workflows (Ansible, MAAS, cloud-init, CI/CD pipelines) for reproducible cluster build-out. Coordinate communications between vendors, researchers, and other partners during cluster bring-up and operation. Slurm Management Configure and operate the Slurm Workload Manager. Build custom Slurm plugins and scripts (epilog/prolog, pam_slurm_adopt) to extend functionality and integrate with authentication, and monitoring. Manage federated Slurm setups across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments. System Administration & Monitoring Administer Linux HPC environments, including network configuration, storage integration, and kernel tuning for HPC workloads. Deploy and maintain observability stacks for system health, GPU metrics, and job monitoring. Automate failure detection, node health checks, and job cleanup to ensure high uptime and reliability. Manage security and access control (LDAP/SSSD, VPN, PAM, SSH session auditing). User & Stakeholder Support Assist cluster users with developing workflows that make efficient use of compute resources. Containerize HPC applications with Docker/Podman/Enroot-Pyxis and integrate GPU-aware runtimes into Slurm jobs. Automate cost accounting and cluster usage reporting. Qualifications 7+ years experience in HPC cluster administration and engineering, with deep knowledge of Slurm. Familiarity with common AI/ML software package dependencies and workflows Expert in Slurm configuration, partition design, QoS/preemption policies, and GRES GPU scheduling. Strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and performance tuning for HPC environments. Hands-on experience with parallel file system, advanced networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/200 GbE), and monitoring stacks. Proficient with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and version control. Demonstrated ability to operate GPU-accelerated clusters at scale.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: is not intended to cover every work assignment a position may have. Rather, they cover the broad responsibilities of the position. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assists IT Support Technicians with escalated situations and more complex issues. · Creates and deploys images for computers; oversees computer lab replacement projects; builds custom images for lab area installs; verifies software license compliance. · Communicates with vendors as needed to identify and resolve technical issues. · Leads and provides end-user training in the proper use of deployed technology, helping ensure end users are aware of available technologies and how to obtain support for all information technology services. · Assists with set up of video-conferencing equipment for meetings and events, demonstrates the operation of same. · Installs, configures, patches, upgrades, and maintains computer operating systems and application software while ensuring compliance with defined requirements and compatibility with the network before release to users; analyzes computer and software needs for future expansions. · Works collaboratively with staff to identify and implement standards for campus-specific technology support such as average response time, end-user satisfaction, and number of problems resolved within a given period; develops best practices and fosters a continuous improvement of support services. · Maintains detailed inventory records of hardware, software and computer-related equipment using asset tracking and management systems; disposes of obsolete assets following established procedures. · Assists with forecasting the established replacement cycle for upgrading desktop, laptop, printer, and related technologies; maintains proper hardware replacement planning information. · Performs minor repairs and replaces parts on technology-related equipment; tracks and ensures compliance of equipment warranties and maintains related documentation for departmental workflow and warranty claims, as necessary. · May function as lead for hardware and software procurement, licensing compliance and special projects that span multiple divisions or are University wide; provides input and recommendations on hardware specifications required to meet the computing needs of end users; obtains bids and quotes for software and other computer-related purchases. · Creates and maintains a variety of documents including configuration information, installation proce- dures, standard user instructions. · Participates in professional development activities and encourages these for the rest of the team. OTHER DUTIES · Attends various meetings and may serve on committees and task forces. · Remains aware of rapidly changing technologies and trends in hardware and software support, troubleshooting and automation technologies. · May install mounts, speakers or other technology that requires use of hand tools, ladders and safety practices when working near electricity and mounting from ceilings. · May provide audio-visual support in classrooms and at events including classroom installations. · Performs related duties as assigned.} QUALIFICATION(S): · An associate degree in computer information systems, computer science, information technology, computer engineering or a closely related field, and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in providing customer support services to computer end users in a local area network (LAN) environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. · Experience in an information systems environment similar in size and complexity to that of the University is preferred. · Effective organizational skills to manage concurrent assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding higher-education environment. · Experience with higher education or classroom technology IT support. · Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with campus stakeholders, vendors, and co workers. · Maintain a customer-focused attitude dedicated to helping the institution meet its strategic objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: · Extensive knowledge of desktop hardware, software, and peripherals. · University or campus help desk functions, policies, and procedures (Service Now experience preferred) · Advanced problem resolution and technical support services for end users in the operation and use of computers, peripheral equipment, and various network connections. · Best practices, methods and equipment used in troubleshooting and determining the causes of system, computer, application and hardware problems and device errors and failures. · Knowledge of tools used to build and deploy computer system images (KACE experience preferred) · Tools, equipment, and safety practices used in maintenance and repair of computers and peripheral equipment. · General knowledge of voice, video, storage, and data networks. · Security best practices to ensure protection against potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spam. · Effective customer service practices and etiquette · Current trends and developments in computer and network technology. · Documentation procedures and recordkeeping and report preparation techniques. · Methods and practices of developing and providing user training. · Proper English usage including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. · Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed. · Principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction. · Personnel Commission Rules, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources procedures. Skills and Abilities to: · Triage and direct high-volume work-ticket requests. · Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex and sometimes ambiguous computer software and network connectivity problems and failures. · Utilize diagnostic test procedures and equipment. · Provide prompt and appropriate technical support service to both end users and support team members. · Obtain accurate and complete information from end users, in person and by telephone, to identify needs and problems and develop responses and solutions. · Maintain accurate inventory of computer hardware and software components. · Write instructions in a manner that can be understood by end users with diverse levels of computer literacy. · Prepare clear, concise, and accurate systems documentation and reports of work performed. · Analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures. · Set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility. · Understand, interpret, explain, and apply policies and procedures. · Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. · Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. · Understand and follow written and oral instructions. · Operate a computer and use standard business software applications. · Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the University's vehicle insurance program. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch ascend and descend ladders and stairs; must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with University managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Some work requires using ladders and stairs. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime. Distinguishing Characteristics Lead IT Technician is distinguished from the IT Support Technician role by the former's responsibility providing and leading work direction and guidance to the IT Support Technicians in addition to performing duties emphasizing advanced user and system/network technical support.

As the Founding CTO, you will be the technical visionary and leader responsible for defining and executing the company's technology strategy. You will oversee the development of our product, build and lead a high-performing engineering team, and ensure our technology aligns with our business goals. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and technical expertise in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment. We are a seed-stage startup currently in stealth revolutionizing an entire industry with cutting edge technology creating precision sensors and redefining an entire space. As a founding team member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical vision, building our product from the ground up, and driving our startup's success. Key Responsibilities Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and articulate the company's technical vision, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. Identify and implement scalable, innovative technologies to drive product development and competitive advantage. Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure our technology remains cutting-edge. Product Development: Lead the end-to-end development of our core product, from ideation to deployment and iteration. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while establishing best practices for the engineering team. Oversee system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a world-class engineering team as the company grows. Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Establish processes for agile development, code reviews, and continuous integration/delivery. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the CEO, product, and business teams to align technical initiatives with customer needs and business goals. Work with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and vendors, to communicate technical vision and progress. Operational Excellence: Oversee technical operations, including infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Ensure robust testing, monitoring, and maintenance of systems to deliver a reliable product. Qualifications Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role. Proven track record of building and scaling technology products, ideally in a startup or early-stage environment. Experience as a founder or early employee at a startup is a strong plus. Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment. Mindset: Passion for solving hard problems and building innovative solutions from scratch. Comfortable with ambiguity and thriving in a dynamic, resource-constrained startup environment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the company's technical success. What We Offer Equity: A significant equity stake as a founding team member, offering the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success. Impact: The chance to shape the technical foundation of a high-growth startup and make a meaningful impact. Autonomy: Freedom to make critical technical decisions and build a world-class engineering organization. Growth: A collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

About the Company A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust. The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks. Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability. Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators. AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation. Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI. Candidate Profile PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent. 12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production. Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research. Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems. Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams. Compensation & Benefits Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones. Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs. Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.

*This role requires relocation to Dubai** Our client is looking for a CTO. In this role, you will guide the software team through the design and development of our current and future products. You are comfortable taking action in an environment where complete information is unavailable, and you can help your team deliver well-architected products that maintain high quality. Experience coordinating many moving parts to meet tight deadlines and having contingency plans ready when priorities shift is a must-have. We are seeking an engineering leader who has the following: 15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed, low-latency systems, including 5+ years leading large engineering organisations (250+ engineers) Demonstrated expertise in complex, real-time domains such as on-demand delivery, ad-tech auctions, or high-frequency trading/energy platforms. Proven success in building and deploying real-time optimisation systems - including vehicle routing, maps, dynamic assignment (e.g.Hungarian algorithm), integer linear programming, and reinforcement learning-based control loops - at 10K+ TPS scale. Deep technical proficiency with microservice architectures, event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent), geospatial frameworks (H3/S2), and languages such as Python, Go, and Java. Hands-on experience establishing end-to-end ML infrastructure, including online/offline feature pipelines, feature stores and A/B experimentation platforms. Relentlessly strive to push towards best practices and team goals while being flexible in a fast-paced startup environment. You have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong commercial acumen, grit, and a deep appreciation for quality.

Top technology incubator focused on building and investing in generation-defining companies are looking for a CTO with 7+ years experience to serve as their senior-most technical leader. This role is for a founder-CTO type who has built and scaled products from zero to one and from one to many. We are looking for someone equally comfortable in the boardroom and hands-on keyboard, who will own the technology strategy for the platform, build and lead internal teams, and work directly with founders and operators across the firms portfolio. What will you be doing? Set a unified technology strategy Partner with founders in incubation and early-stage ventures on product, architecture, and early technical hiring. Architect shared systems, data infrastructure, and internal tools used across operating companies. Drive the development of AI agents, automation workflows, and vertical AI tools for real businesses. Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning software engineering, AI/ML, data, and product. What we're looking for: Bachelor or Masters degree from a top 30 university in Computer Science or similar 7+ years of experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Founding Engineer at a high- growth start-up or medium-sized technology company Experience in incubators or venture studios Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and/or data platforms. Meaningful experience with AI/ML and modern LLM ecosystems. Networks in top- tier engineering and AI/ML talent pools. This would predominantly be an onsite role in either San Francisco or New York. Compensation is highly competitive and contingent on experience. Will include competitive equity.

Title: Technical Program Manager - GenAI Job Type: Contract - 12 Months Must Have: Chatbots, Generative AI KPI Partners is a 5 times Gartner-recognized data, analytics, and AI consulting company. We are leaders in data engineering on Azure, AWS, Google, Snowflake, and Databricks. Founded in 2006, KPI has over 400 consultants and has successfully delivered over 1,000 projects to our clients. Description: KPI Partners is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead our Customers AI Foundation, including webapp framework for GenAI-powered chatbots. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of our software application development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and software project management, with the ability to wear multiple hats, including those of a project manager, product manager, and product owner. Key Responsibilities • Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the AI-powered chatbot project, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines. • Agile Leadership: Implement and advocate for Agile best practices, guiding the team through Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. • Product Management: Act as a product owner when necessary, defining product vision, roadmap, and prioritizing features based on business value and customer needs. • Team Coordination: Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers. • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. • Quality Assurance: Oversee testing phases, including unit, integration, and acceptance testing, to ensure high-quality deliverables. • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and implementing process enhancements. Skills Requirements • Agile Expertise: Proven experience in leading Agile software development projects, with a deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks. • Project Management: Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget. • Technical Acumen: Background in software development or other technical areas. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges. • Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and other relevant software. • Adaptability: Ability to wear multiple hats, including those of a product manager and business analyst, as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree: In Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile project management, with a focus on software development projects. Experience with AI and chatbot technologies is highly desirable. Join us and play a pivotal role in driving the success of our AI applications, while helping our team embrace Agile methodologies and achieve new heights in software development.

JOB DESCRIPTION: NVIDIA - ENGINEERING TPM - SANTA CLARA CA NVIDIA is seeking an Engineering TPM to oversee Autonomous engineering development initiatives. This TPM will: Manage project scope, schedules, risks, and interdependencies across hardware, software, and validation teams. Collaborate with product management and engineering leads to define requirements, success metrics, and deliverables. Establish program governance frameworks and tracking mechanisms for technical milestones, budgets, and resources. Drive alignment across multiple teams - including vehicle integration, and testing. Identify and mitigate risks proactively to ensure timely delivery of program goals. Communicate technical progress, blockers, and trade-offs effectively to executives and cross-functional stakeholders. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience of TPM experience Strong understanding of camera sensors, Optics, Lidar, or ADAS systems Experience overseeing programs related to Camera systems or autonomous systems Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics Bug/ticketing system experience NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Engineering degree Prior experience with the NPI process JOB INFO Job Type: Contract Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid) Hourly Pay: $80-$85 per hour Paid Holidays Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Technical Program Manager Duration: 1+ years What you'll do: • Partner with key stakeholders across the organizational boundaries and drive the strategy and execution of broad, horizontal platform initiatives and communicate with senior executives and other stakeholders. • Own the planning, execution and communication of data engineering initiatives end-to-end with the highest levels of leadership in the company. • Assist in audits (internal and external); support the identification, inventorying, and remediation of findings and issues. • Establish and implement processes and mechanisms for large organizations to operate smoothly and with strong execution rigor. What you'll need: • Bachelor's degree or higher with an engineering and technical discipline. • 10+ years of experience in technical (software, data, engineering) program management. • Ability to deliver large scale, enterprise-level, cross-cutting programs. • Experience influencing stakeholders and executive leadership through strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills. • Strong sense of ownership and bias for action. • Ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams.

Source One is a consulting services company and we're currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant to our direct client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in Hayward, CA. Title: Technical Program Manager, Supplier Quality (contract) Pay Rate: $104.50/hr (W-2) Work Schedule: Hybrid; Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm Job Description: Our client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company, is seeking a Technical Program Manager within the Supplier Quality Team to drive supplier quality metrics, support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) readiness . You will own strategic quality projects essential to scaling our suppliers and help with development and continuous improvement of key business applications such as Supplier Deviations, APQP & PPAP. Additionally, you will help support supplier approval to build & ship milestones. In this role , you will work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Corporate Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, Manufacturing, & Business Applications. You will develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, and clearly communicate ongoing progress to relevant stakeholders. You will ensure all groups understand their priorities and are coordinated, on track, and on budget. Candidates should have proven technical skills in data and analysis that they can leverage to balance competing priorities and drive execution. Successful candidates can demonstrate intrinsic ownership of their projects while empowering their team in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-driven, and experienced in managing complex technical programs. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and help teams execute effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, dashboards, and deliverables - Provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to the appropriate audience - Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership - Ensure project team understands what they need to deliver at all times, and define and manage processes and regular meetings - Develop standard reports that concisely and effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders - Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively mitigated - Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business applications Deviations, APQP and PPAP - Develop, track, and report on key quality metrics to identify systemic issues, measure supplier performance, and drive data-informed improvements Required: - B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline; Master's degree a plus - 8-10 years of experience in program management or similar role - Working-level knowledge of quality systems & methods, supply chain management, and manufacturing - Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects - Excellent communication, organizational and data analytic skills

Client is seeking an experienced Exterior Trim Technical Program Manager to lead the design, development, and launch readiness of exterior trim systems for next-generation electric vehicles. This role requires strong technical understanding of mechanical/exterior trim engineering, exceptional program management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams to meet aggressive development and production timelines. Occasional travel to the Arizona manufacturing plant is required to support build and launch activities. Key Responsibilities Exterior Trim Development & Engineering Support Lead and support the design and development of exterior trim components, including fascia, moldings, appliqués, badges, seals, lighting trims, and related systems. Provide hands-on technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and ensure high-quality integration of mechanical systems. Work cross-functionally with design, body engineering, manufacturing, testing, and supplier teams. Program & Project Management Build and maintain detailed Gantt charts to track multiple exterior trim development projects. Monitor progress, drive accountability, and ensure all milestones are met on schedule. Manage and oversee BOM updates, design freezes, and release timing. Support process improvement initiatives to enhance project tracking, communication, and milestone execution. Validation, Testing & Supplier Coordination Interface with test departments and exterior trim suppliers to ensure validation plans stay on timeline for vehicle production. Monitor test status, coordinate part deliveries, track open issues, and follow up on corrective actions. Ensure all parts meet engineering requirements and production quality standards. Tools & Documentation Use JIRA to track engineering tasks, sprints, development progress, and issue resolution. Publish key program documentation and updates in Confluence for cross-team visibility and knowledge sharing. Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to management and executive leadership. Cross-Functional Leadership Proactively collaborate with other engineering teams, program managers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners. Identify launch risks early and drive mitigation plans to ensure smooth production start. Support vehicle build activities at the Arizona manufacturing facility as needed. Executive-Level Communication Present program status, critical issues, risks, and mitigation plans to the executive team as required. Summarize complex engineering and program details into clear, concise executive updates. Required Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in exterior trim design and development within automotive or similar industries. Strong understanding of mechanical systems, vehicle packaging, and trim component engineering. Demonstrated experience creating and managing Gantt charts, schedules, and engineering timelines. Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for task management and documentation. Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills. Ability to balance technical decision-making with program management rigor. Willingness to travel occasionally to the Arizona plant for build support. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in EV or advanced automotive manufacturing environments. Experience managing suppliers for exterior trim components. Familiarity with vehicle launch processes, prototype builds, and PPAP-like workflows. Strong technical background in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering.

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations/Manufacturing, to lead cross-functional operations programs supporting the industrialization and launch of vehicle programs. This role ensures synchronized planning and readiness across all manufacturing areas and enabling functions to deliver successful vehicle introductions that meet timing, cost, and quality targets. You Will: Serve as the primary Operations/Manufacturing representative to Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other centralized functions, ensuring alignment between product maturity and factory readiness. Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and collaborate with project controls to manage program timelines. Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing areas (Stamping, Body in White, Paint, General Assembly, Powertrain) and enabling teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Launch, IT/MES, EHS, Quality, Material Planning). Drive execution of manufacturing-led pre-production build phases, ensuring equipment, workforce, materials, and logistics are fully prepared. Chair operational governance and readiness forums; support stage-gate criteria, program milestone reviews, and escalation protocols. Collaborate with global operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to resolve constraints and maintain program momentum. You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, STEM, or related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, with strong knowledge of vehicle program execution. Minimum 8 years of experience with China-based manufacturing operations and vendor/supplier management. Minimum 8 years of experience delivering executive-level summaries and presentations, with the ability to communicate risks, mitigation plans, and status updates to VP and executive leadership. Experience supporting vehicle launches and managing complex, cross-functional manufacturing programs. Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and how they intersect with product development. Proficiency in program governance, risk management, and integrated scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6). Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, essential for communication with global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain partners. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Preferred Qualifications: PMP or PgMP certification. Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations. Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, S&OP processes, and digital manufacturing systems (MES, ERP). Assignment Travel Requirements: First half: Based between Newark and Phoenix. Second half: International travel to China required. Pay : 80-89/hour

Role - Technical Program Manager (Retail & eCommerce) note: Must have a Retail or e-commerce background. Requirements 10+ years of technology program/project management experience managing large transformational programs, and projects in a large-scale matrix organization; responsible for schedule, budget, and scope; oversight of multiple project managers and vendors 8+ years of program/project management experience working with Agile (SCRUM) methodologies and continuous integrations and delivery; with solid experience using agile delivery tools Proven experience as a Project, Program or Application Delivery Manager leading enhancements, migrations, or integrations with Informatica delivery teams and platforms. PM should have the ability to understand one or more of the following application development tools and techniques: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and lead others across all levels of the organization Lead sophisticated and large scale cross-team, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define achievements and handle resources. Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate and mitigate risks and communicate status to upper management and other stake holders. Engage and energize the project teams to achieve ambitious goals. Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, handle issue partner concerns and provide support to teams balancing challenging priorities. Understand technical implementation at the architecture level. Ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be highly effective. Develop broad domain and technical knowledge. Help with the cross-functional planning and business planning process, leading conversations with key partners to develop concepts for critical initiatives, and developing those into detailed program/project plans (including roadmaps, resource planning, and hiring goals). Identify and implement continuous improvements to the engineering organization and the program management process. Share program/project process frameworks, tools, and standard methodologies that can be embraced throughout the organization. Improve product development and delivery. Job responsibilities Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, related quantitative subject area, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 6+ years of proven experience as a Program Manager (Tech) or Technical Program Manager or Engineering Manager in a software, SaaS, or systems development environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional emotional intelligence Ability to influence and empower people across a broad variety of job functions through your relationships Strong organizational skills to lead multiple, challenging priorities simultaneously, without losing sight of the highest priority items Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions Strong technical experience in large distributed systems, ability to conceptualize and lead delivery in a microservice environment Solid technical proficiency and an ability to comprehend technical designs, challenges, and risks. Engineers enjoy working closely with you Familiarity with engineering metrics like code coverage, service reliability, service efficiency, capacity management, etc. "Centraprise is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are strongly encouraged to apply."

This is a direct hire opportunity and hybrid to Elk Grove, CA Product experience is required. Microsoft Dynamics experience is required. Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned: · Build, enhance and maintain business systems / solutions used to manage the internal business processes (e.g. billing, subscription services, customer support activities, etc.). · Work directly with internal customers to perform discovery and requirements gathering activities. · Write epics and user stories and prioritize backlog based on product strategy and vision. o Create detailed documentation and requirements that will be used by the system architects, developers and QA team members to make functional changes to the product. The documentation will include technical details related to data updates, API calls, database structure, UI technologies (e.g. Angular), data flows, use cases, etc. · Work with internal customers and technology teams to gather and analyze internal product feedback. o Document and analyze product feedback for defects to be remediated and new functionality to be developed. · Collaborate with the Business leadership to assess, determine and document product development priorities. · Drive the delivery of valuable, usable and feasible solutions. o Understand complex systems, functionality, datasets, API services, data flows, etc. so that he/she can identify areas that need further investigation and definition to ensure that product development efforts will result in an effective product for the business. · Set the vision for product development and create product roadmaps. · Work with cross-functional teams to align efforts and evangelize the product strategy throughout the organization. o Communicate competently and confidently in meetings with the teams to gather requirements, elicit information on technical challenges and describe the current and future system functionality. · Partner with 3rd parties to extend product offerings. · Assist cross-functional groups with product launch activities including, but not limited to product demos, product training, and support processes. · Act as a scrum Product Owner in absence of a formal Product Owner. · Communicate the product strategy, roadmap, deliverables, performance, etc. to stakeholders and C-level employees within the organization. · Help define product KPIs and participate in the monitoring and reporting of the data. · Attend release sessions and provide Go/No-Go decision within the process. · Perform Business Analyst responsibilities in absence of an assigned Business Analyst. Position Requirements: · BA/BS Bachelor's Degree · 3+ years of professional experience in Product Management or Product Development · 2+ years of managing cross-functional teams · Demonstrated ability to perform thorough discovery activities, translate information into customer needs and create meaningful requirements · Professional Agile experience, including story writing and backlog prioritization/management · Excellent communication and presentation skills · Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Zuora, Drupal platform, etc. is a plus

We are seeking a highly skilled HPC/AI/ML Cluster Engineer to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of large-scale HPC environments powered by Slurm. This role centers on cluster engineering, administration, and performance optimization, with emphasis on GPU-accelerated computing, advanced networking, and workload scheduling. In this role, you will work closely with our researchers, vendors, and partners to manage Slurm clusters that are used for AI/ML workloads. Responsibilities Cluster Engineering & Deployment Participate in the design and bring-up of bare metal HPC/AI/ML environments Architect compute node definitions (NUMA, GRES GPU topologies, CPU pinning) and Slurm partitioning strategies for diverse workloads. Integrate heterogeneous hardware platforms into cohesive scheduling environments. Develop provisioning and imaging workflows (Ansible, MAAS, cloud-init, CI/CD pipelines) for reproducible cluster build-out. Coordinate communications between vendors, researchers, and other partners during cluster bring-up and operation. Slurm Management Configure and operate the Slurm Workload Manager. Build custom Slurm plugins and scripts (epilog/prolog, pam_slurm_adopt) to extend functionality and integrate with authentication, and monitoring. Manage federated Slurm setups across multi-site or hybrid cloud environments. System Administration & Monitoring Administer Linux HPC environments, including network configuration, storage integration, and kernel tuning for HPC workloads. Deploy and maintain observability stacks for system health, GPU metrics, and job monitoring. Automate failure detection, node health checks, and job cleanup to ensure high uptime and reliability. Manage security and access control (LDAP/SSSD, VPN, PAM, SSH session auditing). User & Stakeholder Support Assist cluster users with developing workflows that make efficient use of compute resources. Containerize HPC applications with Docker/Podman/Enroot-Pyxis and integrate GPU-aware runtimes into Slurm jobs. Automate cost accounting and cluster usage reporting. Qualifications 7+ years experience in HPC cluster administration and engineering, with deep knowledge of Slurm. Familiarity with common AI/ML software package dependencies and workflows Expert in Slurm configuration, partition design, QoS/preemption policies, and GRES GPU scheduling. Strong background in Linux system administration, networking, and performance tuning for HPC environments. Hands-on experience with parallel file system, advanced networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100/200 GbE), and monitoring stacks. Proficient with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and version control. Demonstrated ability to operate GPU-accelerated clusters at scale.

3 days a week on-site About the Role We're seeking a Business Systems Product Manager to join our client's Business Systems team. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and optimization of internal business systems that support key functions such as billing, subscription services, and customer support. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. Responsibilities Own the product lifecycle for internal business systems, from discovery through delivery and iteration. Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, define use cases, and translate business needs into technical specifications. Develop and maintain product documentation including epics, user stories, data flows, API interactions, and UI/UX requirements. Prioritize and manage the product backlog in alignment with strategic goals. Analyze product feedback to identify defects, enhancement opportunities, and areas for innovation. Collaborate with business leadership to define product roadmaps and development priorities. Act as a Product Owner in Agile ceremonies, driving sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and performance metrics to stakeholders and executive leadership. Support product launch activities including demos, training, and support enablement. Partner with third-party vendors to expand product capabilities. Define and monitor product KPIs to measure success and inform future development. Provide go/no-go decisions during release cycles. Step in as a Business Analyst when needed to support project execution. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 3+ years of experience in product management or product development. 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to conduct discovery sessions and translate insights into actionable requirements. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including backlog grooming and story writing. Strong communication and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Zuora, and Drupal. Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (e.g., Angular) and API-driven architectures. Salary Target: $115-125k base + bonus